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Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me

Most Durable

Kensington Signature Textilene® Protective Fly SheetSOLD OUTNEW!

This sheet works hard for horses that are hard on their blankets. The Kensington Protective Sheet is made from Textilene fabric, which stands up to even the roughest wear, while blocking up to 73% of UV rays.

Your horse will enjoy long-lasting protection in style, with your choice of five fun plaid colors, including this season’s bold new red!

Best Value

SmartPak Classic Fly SheetSOLD OUTNEW!

Top Pick for English: Full protection for a fraction of the cost! The soft, breathable polyester fabric covers your horse from poll to tail and protects against bugs as well as 95% of harmful UV rays. So you can say goodbye to pesky flies and sun-bleached coats and say hello to a happier horse—without having to break the bank.

Rockin' SP® Quarter Horse Cut Fly SheetSOLD OUTNEW!

Top Pick for Western: Full protection for a fraction of the cost! The soft, breathable polyester fabric covers your horse from poll to tail and protects against bugs as well as 95% of harmful UV rays. Best of all, it’s specifically designed to fit the unique build of quarter horses. So you can say goodbye to pesky flies and sun-bleached coats and say hello to a sheet that actually fits your horse—without having to break the bank.

Most Technical

SmartPak Deluxe Fly Sheet w/ No-Fly Zone™ SOLD OUTNEW!

Top Pick for English: This fly sheet means business! Not only does it provide a physical barrier between your horse and biting pests, but the lightweight mesh fabric is infused with Insect Shield, an odorless, EPA-registered insect repellent, which provides a chemical barrier against flies, gnats, ticks, and more. Plus, it covers your horse from head to tail and blocks 95% of UV rays, so you can rest assured your horse has the protection he needs to enjoy his time in the summer sun.

Top Pick for Western: This fly sheet means business! Not only does it provide a physical barrier between your horse and biting pests, but the lightweight mesh fabric is infused with Insect Shield, an odorless, EPA-registered insect repellent, which provides a chemical barrier against flies, gnats, ticks, and more. Plus, it’s specifically cut to fit quarter horses, it covers your horse from head to tail, and it blocks 95% of UV rays, so you can rest assured your horse has the protection he needs to enjoy his time in the summer sun.

Saving Face

Most Durable

This is a fly mask that lasts! The durable Textilene fabric is breathable and comes in a variety of fun colors and patterns, which means your horse can stay feeling and looking cool out in the field. The fleece lining around the neck and nose keep you comfortable, and the mesh ears ensure that biting pests are kept away from all the most sensitive parts of your horse’s face.

Most Comfortable

Designed with soft-coated nylon micromesh and fully lined seams, the Cashel Crusader Fly Mask is the ultimate in fly-free comfort. Patented three-hole cap allows for forelock freedom and provides stability, while eye darts keep mesh well away from the eyes.

Ear Gear

Ear nets are a fun and fashionable way to fight flies while riding. Color coordinate with your saddle pad for a chic show-ring look.

Most Technical

Leg up

Most Durable

Straight-up style! The Kensington Fly Boots are reinforced with a nylon support to keep them upright and in place. Long-wearing Textilene fabric ensures that this fun look will last.

Best Value

Roma Fly Boots SOLD OUTNEW!

Economical, durable and comfortable, the Roma Fly Boots offer the most bang for your bug-blocking buck.

Most Comfortable

SmartPak Deluxe Fly Boots SOLD OUTNEW!

The SmartPak Deluxe Fly Boots are in a class all their own! The ergonomically shaped Airmesh body with fleece edging offers a comfortable fit that allows for maximum airflow so your horse can keep his cool in the heat of summer pest season.

5 comments on “Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me”

I love the Kensington fly sheets because they’re so durable (they’ll last for years), but they rub the hair off the shoulders of my grey horse. I’ve used this sheet on 2 other horses and haven’t had that problem. It seems to fit OK, but the cut just causes a bunch of rubbing. Is there anything to do about that?

You are correct about how durable the Kensington “Protective” Sheet is but it may not be because of the sheet but maybe your horse. You see, Maybe he is uncomfortable with the fit and just want to kinda rub the spots were it itches. Maybe it could be the way he is built or even when he is rolling or laying down.

If the rubbing was anywhere else, I think you might be right. But since it’s on the shoulders, right in that place where blankets would rub, I think it’s the sheet and the way the neck is cut. It probably is related to how she’s built, and how sensitive her skin is, but none of her other blankets cause this problem. If I show sheen her shoulders and put on a shoulder guard, that helps, but the sheet sits in the tack room most of the time now.

I wish the Kensington blankets had a European cut to their neck that was higher (like the Rambos and Weatherbeetas) this style neck always slips on my horse and rubs his chest.

I’d like reviews from product testers, who decided these were the best? I read a magazine that test all that months products at various barns for several months in advance and then does a review. Great idea! I want to know that they work, I know you have reviews on your site but if you are using those as how you get the results maybe some comments about why for example the lettia coolmax lining works to keep your horse cool, or does it?

Also no mention on flysprays (natural and chemical), and the increasingly popular feed through fly control.

The Kensington fly boots are the best I have yet tried. Last year’s have 2 of the stays gone and a few holes, but at least at the end of the day they’re still on the horse!The Cashel Quiet ride was such a hit with my horse’s trainer she ordered a few for her own horses. I prefer them for daily use in this sweltering heat over the heavier grey one, which is great also!!

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